Director of Advocacy and Community Engagement

Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement

Position Summary

The Director of Advocacy & Community Engagement will leverage BBP’s empowering programs and community impact to promote access to safe cycling and pedestrian infrastructure; and will work to drive public involvement in the process through grassroots organizing, inclusive community events and educational opportunities. 

Job Responsibilities

•  Bicycle Advocacy Organizing, Outreach and Education - 

• Build and mobilize a coalition made of grassroots community members and organizations BBP works with, ensuring that advocacy campaigns center the voices and needs of those most often impacted and marginalized

• Organize educational advocacy campaigns, data collection, and community and stakeholder engagement while operating within 501c3 requirements 
• Drive community participation at ACHD, ITD, City of Boise, and other local decision making agencies to increase safe and equitable bicycle infrastructure and policies
• Maintain an Advocacy Committee of volunteers, BBP Members, Board Members, business leaders, and like-minded organizations to help drive civic conversations, make public impact, and collaborate on engagement activities
• Host impactful pop-up events and community outreach year-round including bike month events, candidate forums, tabling opportunities, bicycle safety events and more
• Open Streets Boise 
• Lead role in planning and execution of Open Streets Boise, overseeing implementation of all permitting, organization and event logistics
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including City of Boise, neighborhood associations, and other partners
• Adhere to budget -  managing all expenses related to contracted vendors, entertainment, and advertising
• Identify and manage all necessary vendor and volunteer support for Open Streets Boise and related outreach efforts ensuring a safe & successful event
• Proactively engage with neighborhood associations to spread awareness about the Energize Grant application process, and ensure community involvement with Open Streets Boise 
• Track all expenses and demographic data collection for Energize Grant reporting
• Organizational Leadership
• Serve as a member of the Directors team; provide high-level input and support on organizational needs, challenges, and opportunities
• Support BBP flagship events like the Holiday Kids Bike Giveaway, Idaho Gives, Bike Prom, 4 the Love of BBP and other duties as assigned

Key Performance Metrics:

• You meet work deadlines on time
• You meet or exceed quarterly goals (created with the Executive Director)
• You adapt to feedback and follow through on performance changes within 2 weeks

Job Skills and Requirements

• Commitment to the BBP’s mission, core values, and belief that “everyone is welcome and all bikes belong.” 
• Significant experience supporting and engaging grassroots communities in advocacy campaigns that center their voices and experience. 
• Experience with event management and execution at a large scale 
• Experience and success in building relationships with elected officials, local leaders, community organizations, and stakeholders.
• Well-developed organizational skills with the ability to think creatively and flexibly.
• Commitment to collaborative organizational culture that encourages healthy feedback and accountability. 
• Experience in grant writing and budget management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility, Teamwork and Hustle

This is a 40 hour/week full time/exempt position located in Boise Idaho. 

Compensation: $57,000 - $62,000.  Benefits include 100% employer funded health insurance, simple match IRA with employer contribution, generous PTO package, EAP, and bike commuting incentives alongside all sorts of shop discounts. 

Posting date:  6/2/25 -  Priority will be given to applications received by 6/13/25. Job will remain posted until it is filled. 

To apply, please submit a resume and a PDF with your response to the questions below to [email protected]. A formal cover letter is optional and welcomed, but not a replacement for completing the questions below. Please limit your responses to one or two paragraphs each:

• What community organizing, advocacy, or campaign-related work are you most proud of and why?
• What is your experience organizing and executing community events at a large scale?
• Describe your experience working with, empowering, and centering marginalized communities.